INTRODUCTION

Gandhiji’s life was dedicated to the ideals of Truth, Non-violence

and love, “The Bhagabat Gita is my mother, he once said, and the name of

Sri Rama was his shied. He was the architect of India’s freedom

movement and one of the greatest man of this country.

ABOUT GANDHI

Mohan das karamchand Ghandi was born Hindustan 1869 – 2

October birth day, was the leader of the Indian independence movements

against British rule. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led

India to independence and inspired movement’s for civil rights and

freedom across the world . The honorific mahatma. Applied to him first in

1914 in south Africa is now used worldwide in India . He is also called

Bapuji endearment for father, papa and Gandhiji . He is unofficially called

the father the of the Nation.

LIFE PHYLISOPHY OF MAHATMA GANDHI

Life philosophy of Gandhiji is described and following heads.

 Truth:- A devout worshipper of truth. Gandhiji firmly believed that

no religion is possible without truth.

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  Non-Violence: -The means to attain the goal of truth is a human or

non-violence. A non violent person must live a life of Tapasya on a

austere living. Non-violence is a great power which must pervade

the whole being and not be weapon of the cow and weak but of the

strongess to defeat the evil and malignant forces.

 SATYAGRAHA:- A satyagraha is free from fear and learns to

stick to truth. What ever may come on his way. He is a lover of

enemy and can conquer the evil forces by truth a form double

weapon in his hand. Moreover he is not a coward rather a brave

strength for word and courageous.

 AN IDEAL SOCIETY:- He dreamt a dream of ideal society which

be free from any form of exploitation should differences, violence

nut redness and in justice. He aimed at to create a cassless society

characterized by universal brother hood , truth freedom, love, justice

and envality of all.

EDUCATION PHYLOSOPHY OF GANDHI:-

Article shared by Education to gandhiji was a means to achieve

perfection of individuality on the one hand and an instrument of service to

the nation on the other this individual and social both the aims of

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education where considered by him equally important. “ By education

mean an all round drawing out of the best in child and man-body, and

spirit”, he said harmonious development of all the aspects of human

personality such as physical, intellectual and spiritual was emphasized by

him as an individual aim of education.

AIM’S EDUCATION:-

Ultimate Aims:-

Ultimate aim of education is identical with the goal of which is self-

realization is the realization of the self proper. True education should

result not in the material gains but in split.

Immediate Aim:-

The immediate aims of education of Gandhi are many as they are

related to deferent aspects of life.

Bread and Butter Aim:-

Bread and butters aim refers to utilitarian aim which is an immediate

revilement. Gandhi focused on education that provide s learning while

cleaning this has a tool with each and every learner.

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All Round Development Aim:-

Gandhiji aims at making the child an ideal man or whole man so

education should aim at developing all aspects of human personality hand,

head and heart. These education aims at harmonious development of the

child.

Moral Aim:-

Education should make person aware is right and wrong it inculcates

in us valves and manners and meowed our character. Gandhiji focuses

more on character building than on literacy.

Training For Citizenship:-

While Gandhiji advocated self. Supporting education be aimed at

producing useful citizens.

CURICULAM:-

The Gandhiji curriculum consisted of “The craft the mother tongue

of the student’s mathematics. Social studies , natural Science ,music and

drawing and Hindustan. The medium of English , according to him was

the greatest handcap in prevalling system of education.

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Social science:-

Social science like History, Geography, civics and Economics are to

be include in the curriculum.

General science:-

Science subject like Botany ,zoology , chemistry , Astronomy and

physics are to be toughs.

I. Basic craft- Agriculture, spinning, weaving etc.

II. Mathematics useful for craft and community life.

METHODS OF TEACHING

Gandhiji is aims of education were different from those prevalent

during his days. Current education was subject centred. Gandhiji

disapproved that educational method considering as defective and

emphasized too make crufts and vocation as means of education. He

wished that some local craft should be made as medium of education for

children so that they develop their body mind and soul in a harmoniums

way and also meets the ends and needs to their future life in this way

Gandhiji is method of teaching.

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ROLE OF TEACHER

Gandhiji says that the Basic Scheme of education needs idea teachers

dedicated to impart educations heart and soul. The teacher should be lover

of truth and ahinsa. He should process sound knowledge of subject and

qualities like patriotism, enthusiasm, dedication love for children and

labour, children should be special by trained in the line recommended by

the basic scheme of education. Because the teacher must really be a

mother of the children.

DISCIPLINE

His concept of discipline is based on self –control self control refers to

inner discipline which lead to self discipline. His concept of discipline was

however in tune with social discipline.

He emphasized the value of self-discipline in life . He assists that

every individual is a productive citizen a worker and a parent . Education

is to be recognized as a potent means for generating then us –feeling

among the individuals to make them useful and responsible citizen of their

country.

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MEANING BASIC EDUCATION:-

Basic Education is a technical term defined by the washing ton state

legis lecture. Meant to capture the knowledge and skill needed to

participate in the economy and in over democracy and meant to comply

with over states constitutional paramount duty.

CONTRIBUTION OF GANDHIJI BASIC EDUCATION

Gandhiji contribution to education is unique . He was the first Indian

who advocated a scheme of education based open the essential values of

Indian culture and civilization. His important contribution to education are

the following .

Gandhiji put forth a very comprehensive and practical system of

education suited to genius our country. It is a constructive and human &

system integrated with needs and ideals of nationals life.

FEATURES OF BASIC EDUCATION

The fundamental features of the scheme having undergone some

changes are as follows.

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 (i) Free and compulsory education to be given in 8 years (from 6 to

14 years) in two stages, instead of 7 to 17. The junior stage will

cover five years and the senior 3 years.

(ii) The medium of instruction is to be the mother tongue.

(iii) Textbooks to be avoided as far as possible.

(iv) Cleanliness and health, citizenship, play and recreation are to be

given sufficient importance.

(v) Education is to centre round some form of productive work.

RELEVANCES IN THE PRESENT DAY SOCIETY

Present day society is witnessing so many changes of which we are the

part and parcel. In this changing environment, everything is supposed to

Change including the system of education. Still we don’t find right type

curriculum which will be useful and practicable is human life. Hence, this

is the need of basic education which gives importance or art and craft, and

which makes any human being self-reliant, self-supporting and self-

dependent. The importance and relevance of Gandhi and basic education is

felt relevant on the following grounds.

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 i. Gandhi an principals, non-violence, self-sufficiency, communal

harmony, simple living and truth.

ii. Relevance of Gandhian principles, in today’s world.

iii. Relevance of these principles tackle present day problems such as

poverty, illiteracy, unemployment etc.

iv. Gandhian principles help in to recharge the lost morality regain

humanity etc.

CONCLUSION

Gandhiji’s contribution to education is unique. He was the first

Indian who advocated a scheme of education based upon the essential

values of the Indian culture and civilization. Gandhiji has done this fact

analysis by giving importance to education. Education in it is and broad

sense is lifelong process.

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